Taiwan Holds Presidential Election

TAINAN, TAIWAN - JANUARY 12: Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate, Lai Ching-te, speaks at an election campaign on January 12, 2024 in Tainan, Taiwan. Presidential election hopeful, Lai Ching-te, of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), held an election campaign the night before the election day. Frontrunner Lai, who China views as a separatist, is leading opinion polls to be Taiwan's next president, which could affect global geopolitics for years to come. Taiwan will vote in a general election on Jan. 13 that will have direct implications for cross-strait relations. (Photo by Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)